Marshfield in Webster County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Howitzer, Medium, Towed
Photographed by James Hulse, October 28, 2021
1. Howitzer, Medium, Towed Marker
Caliber: 155 mm or 6.102 in.
Muzzle velocity: 1850 ft. per sec.
Weight of Projectile: 95 lbs.
Max Range: 15,967 yds. (9.07 miles)
Rate of Fire: 1 rd. per min.
Weight: 12,700
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 37° 20.298′ N, 92° 54.436′ W. Memorial is in Marshfield, Missouri, in Webster County. It is at the intersection of West Madison Street and South Clay Street on West Madison Street. The marker is located on the southwestern section of the Webster County Courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 101 South Crittenden Street, Marshfield MO 65706, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Southwest Missouri and in Greater Springfield. It is also in the American Ozarks, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Webster County War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Edwin Hubble (within shouting distance of this marker); Marshfield Hand Dug Well (within shouting distance of this marker); In Remembrance of Those Who Helped Shape Our Community (within shouting distance of this marker); Webster County (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Edwin Powell Hubble (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trail of Tears (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marshfield.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 28, 2021
2. The Howitzer in front of the courthouse next to another memorial
Photographed by James Hulse, October 28, 2021
3. The view of the Howitzer and Marker from the side
The marker is located on the first support bracket of the Howitzer near the top of the bracket.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 17, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
